The A to Z of year that closes first quarter of the 21st century

Military officers escort the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga after the funeral service at Mamboleo Grounds in Kisumu. [File, Standard]

Thus ends 2025, with as many highs as lows, as many anticlines as synclines. It sprung a few surprises too. Belgian child prodigy Laurent Simons acquired a PhD in quantum physics aged just 15. Elon Musk’s wealth soared to over $740 billion. Wolverhampton Wanderers entered Christmas with 2 points in 17 English Premier League matches. That is 0.12 points on average.

Such years end way sooner, methinks, but here we are anyway.